NHS
Trainee Nurse Endoscopist
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Job Description
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- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) , Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice
- Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
- Experience of nurse -led care / clinics in own practice
- Team leadership role
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- IT skills (Word processing, excel, email and internet as a minimum)
- Clear about professional accountability & Autonomous practice
- Ability to cover full 24hr shift patterns including weekends and BHs
- Able to travel between sites
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings / clinics if required, by prior arrangement
- Organisational, business and service planning awareness
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) , Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice
- Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
- Experience of nurse -led care / clinics in own practice
- Team leadership role
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- IT skills (Word processing, excel, email and internet as a minimum)
- Clear about professional accountability & Autonomous practice
- Ability to cover full 24hr shift patterns including weekends and BHs
- Able to travel between sites
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings / clinics if required, by prior arrangement
- Organisational, business and service planning awareness
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UHS Endoscopy as a Trainee Nurse Endoscopist for Upper GI endoscopy procedures. In conjunction with HEE, South East Endoscopy Training Academy and a select university, the successful applicant will spend the first year in post, training to be a competent Upper GI Nurse Endoscopist. With a bespoke training package, you will be supported to meet all local, national and JAG competencies to enable you to become a qualified Nurse Endoscopist.
The Nurse Endoscopist team at UHS sits within the fully JAG accredited Endoscopy unit. As a department we run a 7 days service of diagnostics and complex therapeutic procedures. The Nurse Endoscopist team comprises on 3 nurses offering upper and lower procedure, nurse led clinic activity, service development opportunities and training for other learners.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Date posted
17 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
188-NM4362
Job locations
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO14 2AA
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
In the first year of this post, you will be in a training role to develop competence to deliver Upper GI endoscopies. You will have both theory and practical training delivered here at UHS as an academy hub site. You will be enrolled to a select university for some elements of training and educational support. You will have a job plan scheduled to assist you to complete the training within the required time frame and become a qualified nurse endoscopist. You will have allocated clinical, training and admin time to fulfil all duties within the role.
Whilst in training you will be paid 70-75% of the band 7 salary, and upon completion you will move automatically into a band 7 role.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a motivated and confident individual to become our next nurse endoscopist at UHS. You will need to have some flexibility to adapt to the needs of the training role, and there may be a requirement to work across sites both for the service and to develop your learning.
You will need to be able to work autonomously and as a team, demonstrate a range of strong leadership skills, effective communication and clinical skill. The training programme will be fast paced and thorough, evidence of a good work life balance, escalation and self-awareness will be important when undertaking this role.
If you have a background of GI nursing, and would like to specialise in a fast paced, high rewarding role- we welcome your application.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
In the first year of this post, you will be in a training role to develop competence to deliver Upper GI endoscopies. You will have both theory and practical training delivered here at UHS as an academy hub site. You will be enrolled to a select university for some elements of training and educational support. You will have a job plan scheduled to assist you to complete the training within the required time frame and become a qualified nurse endoscopist. You will have allocated clinical, training and admin time to fulfil all duties within the role.
Whilst in training you will be paid 70-75% of the band 7 salary, and upon completion you will move automatically into a band 7 role.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a motivated and confident individual to become our next nurse endoscopist at UHS. You will need to have some flexibility to adapt to the needs of the training role, and there may be a requirement to work across sites both for the service and to develop your learning.
You will need to be able to work autonomously and as a team, demonstrate a range of strong leadership skills, effective communication and clinical skill. The training programme will be fast paced and thorough, evidence of a good work life balance, escalation and self-awareness will be important when undertaking this role.
If you have a background of GI nursing, and would like to specialise in a fast paced, high rewarding role- we welcome your application.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Trust values
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
Desirable
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
Special requirements of the post
Essential
Desirable
Trust values
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
Desirable
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
Special requirements of the post
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO14 2AA
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO14 2AA
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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